Tuesday, April 12, 2016

April 12, 2016

AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
Boys are 5 times more likely to have autism than girls.  No one knows why.  1 in 42 boys and 1 in 252 girls.

WEAR BLUE ON FRIDAY DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL TO SUPPORT AUTISM

SPRING PICTURES
Spring picture forms are being sent home today.  If you would like to purchase spring pictures send the form with your student on Friday.  Pictures will be taken during all lunches on Friday.

M-STEP STATE TESTING BEGINS TODAY FOR 8TH GRADE!!!!
M-Step begins today.  All students should bring earbuds or headphones and charger to school. Make sure your chrome books are fully charged.

BOYS TRACK
Reminder to fill out the Google Survey in your email from Coach Muck.


BRONCO CHARITY CLUB
The Bronco Charity Club is supporting Heroes in Action - Care Packages for Deployed Troops. They are collecting items like Chap Stick, chewing gum, hand sanitizer, single serve lemonade, and decks of cards. A full list items being collected is posted outside of room # 220. Donations can be dropped off in the office until May 1. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Currie in room # 220.

BUS ROUTES THAT CAN NOT HAVE EXTRA RIDERS 
At this time we are experiencing a number of overcrowded buses with 3 to a seat and we are unable to accommodate extra riders. The following bus routes are not excepting bus passes until further notice. We are taking student counts on all runs and will be adjusting routes over the next couple weeks.
Rte 13, 14, 16

*MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE BUS ROUTE # THAT YOU WILL BE RIDING ON YOUR NOTE BEFORE YOU BRING IT TO THE OFFICE.

*YOUR NOTE MUST BE STAMPED BEFORE THE 2:25 BELL

BOX TOPS
Please turn in box tops as we go so there are not so many to count and prepare for redemption.
Place box tops in collection box or deliver to Mr. Muck in room #201.
Please, Make sure 4th hour teacher's name is clearly marked on the bag with the number of box tops in each bag. Keep clipping!!

PHONE USE DURING SCHOOL
Under no circumstances are you allowed to text your parents or anyone else during the school day. If you are feeling ill, come down to the health room. If you forgot something or need something, please ask your teacher for permission to call home. After this week, if a student is found to be texting for these reasons, you will receive the 2 penalty halls for cell phone violations.

SUPPORT CAMRYN!
The Bedford Jr. High School PTSA, staff and students are gettin' in the game to support our 6th grader, Camryn! Be Strong • Play On • Conquer Leukemia
Shirts & Crew sweatshirts can be ordered on line at https://bjhsspiritwear.ecwid.com/#%21/CONQUER-it-with-CAMRYN/c/15053001
$12 for short sleeve t shirts
$15 for long sleeve t shirts
$20 for crew neck sweatshirts

CLUBS
Monday: Book Club when posted 2:30-4:00
                Charity Club 2:30-3:30

Tuesday: Recycling Club 2:30-3:30
                  Knitting & Crocheting Club 2:30-3:30

Wednesday: Coding Club 2:30 - 3:30

Thursday: Rubik's Cube Club 2:30-3:30
                  Chess Club 2:30-3:30

Be sure to listen to announcements or check this web page for cancellations. As always, have a ride arranged before staying after for any clubs.

CHROMEBOOK REMINDER
Students please remember to limit what you take to each class. Chromebooks can not be stacked on several books. The bottom of the blue case has support to one book only. Carrying several books increases the chance for your chromebook to slip and break. Broken chromebooks will have to pay a $25 deductible to get it fixed.

Students should always carry chromebook cases by the handle.

TEAM PAGES
www.bedfordsports.com has team pages for all Bedford Junior High Teams.

HEALTH ROOM PASS REMINDER
Students, please remember you need to report to your next class before coming to the Health Room. Do not stop in between classes unless it is an emergency.


DRESS CODE REMINDER
No leggings, yoga pants or joggers unless the top is fingertip length or longer. Also, shorts and skirts are to be fingertip length or longer.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY!
Nicholas Johnson
Austin LaVigne
Alexis Lotte
Richard Mattox

April 2016
11 - 29 8th Grade MSTEP Testing Window
Absences for 8th graders are unexcused during window,
See Mr. Hurley if you have any questions.
11 Department Meeting 2:30
15 Spring Pictures
22 Early Release Day, Student dismissal 10:55
25 - 5/13 6th Grade MSTEP Testing Window
Absences for 6th graders are unexcused during window,
See Mr. Hurley if you have any questions.
25 SI Meeting (Wormeli reflection)